Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole
A deliciously creamy and cheesy twist on traditional spaghetti, this baked casserole is layered with cream cheese-coated pasta, rich meat sauce, and melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- 9x13 Baking Dish
- Oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 28 oz spaghetti sauce jarred or homemade
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain fat.
- Stir in spaghetti sauce and Italian seasoning with the beef. Simmer for a few minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked spaghetti, cream cheese, and garlic until well coated.
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the baking dish. Layer cream cheese spaghetti on top, then pour remaining meat sauce over it.
- Sprinkle Parmesan and mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, until bubbly and the top is golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can prep this ahead of time and refrigerate before baking. Add 10 minutes to the bake time if cooking from cold. Great for leftovers!